Mepilex Ag Silver Dressing (8"x8") (by the Each)

Mepilex Ag 8" x 8" Silver Wound Dressing is a soft and highly conformable anti microbial foam dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. Mepilex Ag combines the unique features of Safetac technology with the bacteria reducing power of silver. This silver wound dressing is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns. Mepilex Ag may be used under compression bandaging. The Safetac layer seals the wound edges, preventing the exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin. The Safetac layer also ensures that the dressing can be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin or exposing the patient to additional pain. Mepilex Ag is comparable to Acticoat at a better price point.

Notice: The Mepilex Ag 8X8 has been discontinued and is no longer available through our company. Please refer to the other size choices.

Packaging: Individually wrapped by the Each. *Also available by the box of 5.

Size: 8" x 8" (20 x 20 cm)

Note From MetroMedicalOnline's Customer Service Department:

It is important to always contact your physician and or wound specialist before starting any wound care therapy.

Additional Product Features as provided by the manufacturer:

Mepilex Ag is an antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. Mepilex Ag begins inactivating wound related pathogens1 within 30 minutes of application to the wound, with sustained effect up to 7 days. By reducing the number of microorganisms, Mepilex Ag may also reduce odor.

Mepilex Ag is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns. Mepilex Ag may be used under compression bandaging.

Benefits of Mepilex Ag

Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes

Stays in place allowing for "hands-free" to facilitate application of compression and retention bandages

Can be cut to suit varuious wound shapes and difficult-to-dress locations

Promotes patient comfort during wear

Can remain in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound

Can be lifted and adjusted without losing its adherent properties

Low potential for skin irritation and allergy

Mepilex Ag combines the unique features of Safetac technology with the bacteria reducing power of silver. Mepilex Ag goes to work quickly, inactivating wound pathogens within 30 minutes and for up to 7 days. At dressing removal, Mepilex Ag does not stick to the wound or strip surrounding skin, minimising patient pain and wound trauma.

Minimizing trauma and pain

Mepilex Ag hurts less by:

not adhering to the moist wound bed

eliminating skin stripping

sealing the wound margins to prevent maceration

Reducing bacterial burden

Mepilex Ag in action:

inactivates wound pathogens within 30 minutes

inactivates wound pathogens up to 7 days

inactivates a broad range of pathogens, including MRSA

Exudate management and other benefits

Mepilex Ag features many more important benefits:

excellent conformability for better

patient comfort and dressing fit

good exudate management properties

can be cut to suit various wound sizes and difficult-to-dress areas

INDICATIONS

Mepilex Ag is an antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing that is designed for the management of low to moderately exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns.

Mepilex Ag is not for every patient but for those with wounds that do not heal normally. If the bacterial influence is too high it needs to be reduced in order not to interfere with the wound healing. Common signs of high bacterial influence are shown below:

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While we cannot administer medical advice, our Customer Service Team members are available to assist you with the ordering of Mepilex Ag or other medical supplies. Our toll-free number is 1-866-774-9513 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CST (7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST / 10:00 am to 6:00 pm EST). If you prefer to correspond by email, our address is CustomerService@MetroMedicalOnline.com.

Mepilex™ Ag is also available in additional sizes: 4x4, 4x8, and 6x6. Smith & Nephew's Acticoat is a similar product containing silver, however, Mepilex Ag offers additional features and is less expensive. We carry the regular line of Mepilex products, such as Mepilex Sacrum and Mepilex Border.

Many of our customers have reported excellent results using Puracyn OTC (formerly named Microcyn OTC). Puracyn OTC is an innovative new approach to wound care promoting faster healing time. It is a non-irritating, pH-balanced wound cleanser for minor cuts, burns, irritations, and superficial abrasions of the skin.

After the wound has closed, proven scar treatments such as Cica-Care, Mepiform, or Kelo-Cote will improve the appearance of scars and prevent abnormal or excessive scar formation. Always consult your physician or wound care specialist before starting any wound care treatment program.

We also carry supplies for compression wrapping such as Comprilan, Elastoplast, and Jobst Cover-Roll.